World Refugee Day Date: Friday, 20 June 2025

World Refugee Day Quotes

1. “No one leaves home unless home is the mouth of a shark.” — Warsan Shire
2. “A refugee is someone who survived and who can create the future.”
3. “To be called a refugee is the opposite of an insult; it is a badge of strength, courage, and victory.”
4. “It is the obligation of every person born in a safer room to open the door when someone in danger knocks.” — Dina Nayeri
5. “Refugees are not terrorists. They are often the first victims of terrorism.”
6. “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” — Emma Lazarus
7. “Seeking safety is a right and it needs to be upheld for every person.” — Ben Stiller
8. “Either you lose hope completely and you shatter and break into pieces, or you become so resilient that no one can break you anymore.” — Malala Yousafzai
9. “We have a legal and moral obligation to protect people fleeing bombs, bullets and tyrants.” — Juliet Stevenson
10. “Displaced societies are of value. Their issues are our issues.” — Cynthia Basinet